Christian Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
Omnipotent
The belief that God is all-powerful
benevolent
The belief that God is all-loving and good
Omniscient
The belief that God is all-knowing
Transcendent
The belief that God exists outside of time and space, beyond the human realm
Immanent
The belief that God is close to humanity and involved in the world
Evil
The opposite of good, a course of suffering and against the will of God
God’s will
God’s plan for humans
Free Will
The ability to choose between right and wrong, some believe this ability is given by God
The Inconsistent Triad Or The Problem Of Evil
John Mackie’s argument against the concept of an all-powerful and all-loving God whilst suffering exists
Theodicy
An argument against the Inconsistent Triad/Problem of Evil
Irenaeus’ Theodicy
The theodicy suggests that God allows evil and suffering to exist in the world, because this is the best way for humans to become better and more like God
Augustine’s Theodicy
The belief that there is suffering in the world because Adam and Eve misused their free will and disobeyed God, meaning suffering is not God’s fault
Augustine’s Theodicy
The belief that there is suffering in the world because Adam and Eve misused their free will and disobeyed God, meaning suffering is not God’s fault
Sin
The thoughts or actions God dislikes
Original Sin
The belief held by Christians that human nature is flawed because Adam and Eve chose to go against God’s commandment in the Garden of Eden
injustice
A lack of fairness or justice
ex nihilo
God created everything(the universe) out of nothing
Faith
Complete trust or belief in someone or something, especially God, even without proof
Son Of God
One of the titles given to Jesus, as he is a person in the Trinity. He was the sacrifise to save humans
The Word
Another name for Jesus used to prove that Jesus always existed. As he was present at creation.
The Word
Another name for Jesus used to prove that Jesus always existed. As he was present at creation.
Father
One of the names given to God, the creator of mankind
Trinity
The belief that the Christian God has three forms: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
The third person in the Trinity and is present on earth at all times to guide Christians
Incarnation
The belief that God came to earth as a human in the form of Jesus. He was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born from Mary.
God loved the world (QUOTE)
John 3:16
The Bible Teaches “For God so loved the world he sent his only son, that whoever believes in will have eternal life”
Creation(God the Farther of Creation)(QUOTE)
Genesis 1 Creation
The Bible teaches; In the beginning God created the heaves and the earth
Creation(Holy Spirit)(QUOTE)
Genesis 1 Creation
The Bible teaches; “and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters”
The Word(QUOTE)
The Bible teaches; “In beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”
What did the Word became?(QUOTE)
The Bible teaches; The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
Salvation
Saving the soul so it goes to heaven
Heaven
A state of eternal happiness in the presence of God
Hell
The place of eternal suffering or state of being without God
Purgatory
The intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven
Bodily Resurrection
the belief that on the day of Judgement people’s bodies will be raised from the grave and made whole again
Salvation through Works
The idea that you can earn your way to heaven through being a kind person, helping those in need and following God’s rules
Salvation through Law
The belief you can reach heaven by following religious laws.
Grace
The unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.
Salvation through Grace
It is God’s unconditional love, and faith to him that will enable salvation
Salvation through Spirit
The Holy Spirit gives people a special sense of faith, allowing them to reach salvation
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats(QUOTEx2)
> In the Bible Jesus taught; “whatever you did for one of the least of these… ,you did for me”
In the Bible Jesus taught; “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat”
God loved the world so much…(QUOTE)
The Bible teaches; “for God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to die so that all who believe in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
What does Grace do? (QUOTE)
The Bible teaches; For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourself”
Atonement
Making amends or payments for a wrong. The belief that Jesus’ sacrifice restored the relationship between God and Humanity
Crucifixion
The death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the Romans
Resurrection
Jesus rising from the dead three days after being crucified
Ascension
Taken up to heaven, Jesus was taken up to heaven 40 days after his resurrection.
Doubting Thomas
One of Jesus’ disciples that refused to believe that Jesus has come back to life until he touched the crucifixion wounds
Miracle
Something that breaks the law of nature and is believed to be impossible(growing an arm back)
The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus places himself under water for a moment, as he lifts his head out of the water a voice speaks from the sky says; “this is my son, whom I am pleased”. The Holy Spirit comes down from heaven and enters Jesus
The Great Commission
jesus’ commandment to his disciples that thy must share the Christian message
What did Jesus say before his death? (QUOTE)
The Bible says; Jesus said “Father forgive them”
What did the angel say?(QUOTE)
Tthe Bible teaches; the Angel asked; “why do you look for the living among the dead?”
What did St Thomas say?(QUOTE)
Jesus appears to Thomas.
The Bible teaches; St Thomas said “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
The Great Commission(QUOTE)
The Great Commission
The Bible teaches; Jesus taught: “therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them all in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
